Anchor Homeschooling in Virginia
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What Virginia requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. Annual Notice of Intent (Option 1) to local school division superintendent by August 15. Four compliance paths: (1) parent with HS diploma files NOI, (2) religious exemption, (3) approved correspondence course, (4) certified tutor. Under Option 1, annual assessment due by August 1 -- options include standardized test (composite >= 23rd percentile), evaluator letter from a qualified evaluator, or correspondence course transcript.
- Portfolio: Required as one option (or testing).
- Annual evaluator: Not required.
- Quarterly reports: Not required.
How Anchor helps
Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.
Common questions about homeschooling in Virginia
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Annual Notice of Intent (Option 1) to local school division superintendent by August 15. Four compliance paths: (1) parent with HS diploma files NOI, (2) religious exemption, (3) approved correspondence course, (4) certified tutor. Under Option 1, annual assessment due by August 1 -- options include standardized test (composite >= 23rd percentile), evaluator letter from a qualified evaluator, or correspondence course transcript.
How many days or hours of school does Virginia require?
Virginia sets no specific number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Virginia require a portfolio or standardized testing?
Virginia requires either a portfolio or standardized testing — you choose which to submit.
Does Virginia require an annual evaluation?
No. Virginia does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Virginia?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Virginia asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.
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Start free trialSource: HSLDA — Virginia · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.